Resources for communities and educators

Its important to know that everyone who is disabled or caring for someone who is disabled can get some level of support.

There is an eligibility criteria for Ministry funded support so it is worthwhile taking the time to understand how that works, what you would be entitled to and how to start the process. Check if you're eligible for Ministry funded support

Ministry funded disability support services are available to people who have a physical, intellectual or sensory disability (or a combination of these) which:

• is likely to continue for at least six months

• needs ongoing support to live independently, to the extent that ongoing support is required.

These services are mainly for people under the age of 65 years.

The Ministry will also fund disability support services for people with:

• some neurological conditions that result in permanent disabilities

• some developmental disabilities in children and young people, such as Autism

• physical, intellectual or sensory disability that co-exists with a health condition and/or injury.

The first place you need to go to is your local needs assessment service.  They will be able to confirm if these apply to you and some of them will provide you with a referral form. The process differs slightly from region to region however this first phone call is the start of the process.

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